Chess960 tactic on c8 (g8)
c9-10018naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
32. Qxc8+ Ka7 33. Bc7 Rxb5 34. Qb8+ Ka6 35. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- bishop to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka7, then Bc7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #942.
SP-942 · RampartScout — King on the wing (b/g) with a knight on the rim (a/h) — the rarest family.
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